Peruvian Amazon 5 -- Madre Selva Frogs

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Hi David,

Just wondering, were you lucky enough to see any Caimans? and will we be lucky enough to see them?
 
ShnakeyGirl,

I saw Spectacled Caimans along the Rio Orosa. The guides captured one but I unfortunately missed my photo opportunity. I do have shots of a captive Smooth Caiman that I will include in my final Allpahauyo Mishana post.

I think that you would enjoy the following post from Madre Selve by Christopher, an avid herper over on FHF. Follow his links and you will see hordes of interesting animals.

a 2010 post:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Return to the Peruvian Amazon, PT1, Snakes and Caiman


... another good one from 2008, includes Black Caiman:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Into the Peruvian Amazon--PT 1--With Legs and scales


Eitan has a great report from the same place:
Herp Trips


Young has had a couple of series of posts from two trips:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part One
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part Two


Dick Bartlett has still others on FHF. There are plenty there to keep one entertained for hours. Madre Selva in particular has received a great deal of attention due to its amazing diversity. It is one of the best and most accessible sites in the upper Amazon, hence all of the visits.


Regards,
David
 
Wow, amazing photos. Thanks for sharing David
 
Thanks, Robo.

Bricked, I think that I missed something.

Here are a few additional pics of the species posted above. Some of these frogs are just so beautiful!
frog_Atelopus1.jpg

frogHylatriangulum3.jpg

frogEpipedobatestrivitatus7.jpg

frogEpipedobatestrivitatus6.jpg

frogDendrobatesduellmani3.jpg

frogDendrobatesduellmani2.jpg




I posted the arachnid photos on arachnoboards and now have better identifications of these animals.

1 & 2) A male whip scorpion, maybe genus Heterophrynus.
400arthro_tailless_whipscorpion2.jpg
400arthro_tailless_whipscorpion1.jpg


1) Phoneutria, family Ctenidae
2) Pamphobeteus sp.
400arthro_spiderbanana1.jpg
400arthro_spidertarantula1.jpg



1) family Ctenidae
2) Huntsman, family Sparassidae
400arthro_spider3.jpg
400arthro_spider2.jpg



1) family Ctenidae
2) Tityus sp.
400arthro_spider4.jpg
400arthro_scorpion1.jpg




Here are a few additional photos supplied by Ted Cordery.

Pleasing Fungus Beetle:
P1170216Medium.jpg



in-situ Bassler's Sheep Frog (Chiasmocleis bassleri):
P1170206Medium.jpg



in-situ Osteocephalus, maybe O. yasuni.
P1170184Medium.jpg



Regards,
David
 
ShnakeyGirl,

I saw Spectacled Caimans along the Rio Orosa. The guides captured one but I unfortunately missed my photo opportunity. I do have shots of a captive Smooth Caiman that I will include in my final Allpahauyo Mishana post.

I think that you would enjoy the following post from Madre Selve by Christopher, an avid herper over on FHF. Follow his links and you will see hordes of interesting animals.

a 2010 post:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Return to the Peruvian Amazon, PT1, Snakes and Caiman


... another good one from 2008, includes Black Caiman:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Into the Peruvian Amazon--PT 1--With Legs and scales


Eitan has a great report from the same place:
Herp Trips


Young has had a couple of series of posts from two trips:
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part One
FieldHerpForum • View topic - Peruvian Amazon 2007 Part Two


Dick Bartlett has still others on FHF. There are plenty there to keep one entertained for hours. Madre Selva in particular has received a great deal of attention due to its amazing diversity. It is one of the best and most accessible sites in the upper Amazon, hence all of the visits.


Regards,
David


Thanks very much David, it certainly will keep me entertained for hours. Caiman's are beautiful and fascinating animals.

Opps, sorry I realised my fiancee was logged in!

-ShnakeyGirl
 
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amazing photos mate ... quality
 
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